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NAIT’s Autobody Repair & Automotive Service Technician program went up against SAIT for the 2007 Chevrolet Tuner Cup Challenge. Each team was provided $7,500 of GM accessories and $5,000 for customizations. Both cars were displayed at various car shows (you may have seen them), where people could vote for their favorite. The NAIT car claimed the victory with a margin of almost 2:1.
The NAIT car also took third place in its category at Powerama held Apr. 20-22. We’re very proud of our Autobody Repair & Automotive Service Technician program.
The sporty, one of a kind car gets attention wherever it goes. Dealers that displayed the car in their showrooms commented on how it was the first thing many people noticed when they walked in. A photo gallery tracking the progress is now available, and we invite you to post your comments. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nait/s...57600278928833/
The car is now in a live auction on e-Bay from May 30 – Jun 8.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...DME:L:LCA:CA:31 |
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| tonka-turbo |
| how did you beat the other car 2 to 1 was it a race or just a show? |
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| Blackcrx |
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Originally posted by tonka-turbo
how did you beat the other car 2 to 1 was it a race or just a show?
for every one Vote the other car got this one got 2 |
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| gfk. |
| wasnt all the labor done for free by students and the car and parts donated by GM. who gets the money from this? |
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| Jord@n |
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Originally posted by gfk.
wasnt all the labor done for free by students and the car and parts donated by GM. who gets the money from this?
NAIT's car program? |
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| SilviaDrifter |
it looks like it could be used for off roading......
GM should have donated a set of springs lol |
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| EDISKRAD EHT |
| No shit!. They couldn't even have splurged another $150 for some springs?:lol: |
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| SilviaDrifter |
| hell they could have even asked me...i owuld have donated 150 bucks hahaha |
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| EDISKRAD EHT |
| There's gotta be 3" of wheel gap!:lol: |
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| SilverNeonRacer |
| Sooois it an LS or a SS? Or the other one? |
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| Alberta_Daytona |
wow 0 engine bay pics.
but it looks like the non ss car judging by the before pic. |
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| Fazda |
| im pretty sure its the SC/SS |
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| dibegin |
| I'm just in the process of finding out the style. Also looking for a pic of the engine bay... as soon as I track one down I'll let you know. |
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| b_rad94 |
I had to see that car everyday for 2 months in school...
its not super charged |
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| EDISKRAD EHT |
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Originally posted by Fazda
im pretty sure its the SC/SS
It does look like you can see the IC. |
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| ozzmodan |
| It's supporting NAIT automotive programs though... |
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| JeepGirl |
The students were NOT allowed to mess with the suspension AT ALL..... part of the rules for the challenge, and it's NON-SC... and IIRC it WAS the LT trim package.
I was there last friday.. I should have popped the hood and taken some pics... Maybe tomorrow...
If the Cobalt had have been raffled off like the Aveo was, then I could say that it would be supporting the students, but this car will most likely sit collecting dust on e-bay, supporting nobody, because no one wants to spend $25k on a $14k car.
I hope for the students sake it sells..... :thumbup: |
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| dibegin |
| The car is in fact an LS. |
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| SilviaDrifter |
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Originally posted by JeepGirl
The students were NOT allowed to mess with the suspension AT ALL..... part of the rules for the challenge, and it's NON-SC... and IIRC it WAS the LT trim package.
welll if they want to sell it at all i suggest that some one puts springs on it......it jus doesnt look good at all sitting like that.... |
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| JeepGirl |
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Originally posted by SilviaDrifter
welll if they want to sell it at all i suggest that some one puts springs on it......it jus doesnt look good at all sitting like that....
Oh I know! it looks like a lumber wagon riding that high. I'm sure the lucky buyer will fix the suspension as soon as they take possession of it.
It looked even worse with the 16's on it, poor thing looked like it was waiting for a flood or something, hence why they went to the 18" wheels. Mind you, at it's current ride height, it can handle Edmonton's roads without a problem :thumbup: :lol: |
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| dibegin |
| A couple are now up on Flickr. |
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| SilverNeonRacer |
Let me get this straight... they weren't allowed to put lowering springs on.. but they were allowed to rip the whole front suspension, K members and everything out to paint the car?
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| dibegin |
These were the rules:
"Mechanical modifications will be limited to intake, the throttle body and catalytic converter back only. No modifications to suspension, steering, brakes, engine, etc. will be permitted.
Body modifications to be bolt-on or adhesive only (no welding).
Stereo upgrades limited to $2,000."
The bill of sale was $16,089.74. Plus $7,500 in GM parts + $5,000 + labour. |
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| SilverNeonRacer |
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Originally posted by dibegin
These were the rules:
"Mechanical modifications will be limited to intake, the throttle body and catalytic converter back only. No modifications to suspension, steering, brakes, engine, etc. will be permitted.
Body modifications to be bolt-on or adhesive only (no welding).
Stereo upgrades limited to $2,000."
The bill of sale was $16,089.74. Plus $7,500 in GM parts + $5,000 + labour.
Soooo the goal was to build the best rice mobile?
Was this an autobody class or the mechanics class? If autobody I could kinda see it... |
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| dibegin |
Yes, it was the autobody program. They couldn't modify those components because it would have voided the warranty. The idea is that if someone was interested in car modifications, the outside is pretty much done, and the buyer could further modify (the areas that couldn't be done during the competition) to his/her liking.
NOTE - The auction ends on Jun. 9, not Jun. 8. Sorry for the confusion. |
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